“…He Is Going to Brutally Knock Out…”: Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou’s First Face Off Ahead of Their Fight in October Leaves the Internet Worried About the Ex-UFC Champ

In one of the most highly anticipated combat sports events this year, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou faced off, setting the stage for their upcoming bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 28th. This clash of titans pits Fury, the current WBC heavyweight title holder, against Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, who will be making his boxing debut after leaving the UFC in January 2023 due to contractual disputes.

While Ngannou is renowned for holding the record for ‘the world’s hardest punch,’ achieved in 2018, doubts linger about whether his power will effectively transition to the boxing ring. Fury, on the other hand, is no stranger to taking on hard-hitting opponents and aims to add another victory to his illustrious career. The video of their face-off has generated a range of reactions from fans.

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou take each other’s measure

Fury’s last fight took place in December 2022 at London Stadium, where he delivered a dominant performance against Derek Chisora. In front of a crowd of 60,000 spectators, Fury secured a TKO victory in the 10th round, successfully defending his title. As of today, ‘The Gypsy King’ remains undefeated in his 14-year-long career.

For Francis Ngannou, this upcoming bout marks his first venture into professional fighting since defeating Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 through unanimous decision. Despite entering the fight with a knee injury, Ngannou adhered to his game plan, utilizing his versatile MMA skill set to secure the victory.

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Both superstars have had considerable breaks since their previous fights and is likely to come in fresh for this crossover bout. As such, the energy during the faceoff was also electric. Even more so were the reactions from the fans who split into factions and supported the two heavyweights.

Fans react to the face-off between Ngannou and Fury

Some believe Ngannou will impress but may lack sufficient time to master the intricacies of boxing.

Some fans noted that Fury expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Ngannou in both MMA and boxing.

Others view the bout with skepticism, suggesting it should be renamed as a “battle of who really cares.”

There are those who anticipate Ngannou delivering a devastating knockout blow to Fury.

Some speculate that this boxing match might mark Ngannou’s first and last foray into the world of boxing.

Some fans made note of the playful banter between boxing pundits and MMA enthusiasts.

Finally, the consensus seems to be that while Ngannou possesses the advantage in a fight, it might be a different story in a strictly boxing match.

As the fight draws closer, the anticipation continues to build, and combat sports enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the showdown between these two remarkable athletes. This might be the first time in history we’ll see two champions at their peak in their respective sports, compete in a crossover combat sports bout!

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. Do you think Francis Ngannou has what it takes to dethrone Tyson Fury? Or will ‘The Gypsy King’ vanquish ‘The Predator’?

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